Medical MCQ - A 4-year-old child presented with decreased urine output for last 20 hours & petechial spots over the body. There was a history of diarrhea 2 weeks prior to this. Blood investigations revealed a Hb level of 7 g/dl, TLC 11,800/mm3, Platelet count of 35,000/mm3. His peripheral smear findings are shown belowWhat is the diagnosis?

A 4-year-old child presented with decreased urine output for last 20 hours & petechial spots over the body. There was a history of diarrhea 2 weeks prior to this. Blood investigations revealed a Hb level of 7 g/dl, TLC 11,800/mm3, Platelet count of 35,000/mm3. His peripheral smear findings are shown belowWhat is the diagnosis?

Malaria

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Acute tubular necrosis

Hemolytic uremic syndrome

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

Hemolytic uremic syndrome

Description:

Ans d. Hemolytic uremicPeripheral smear showing schistocytes in a child with oliguria, thrombocytopenia & a history of recent syndrome diarrhea suggest a diagnosis of Hemolytic uremic syndrome

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